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Family Benefits

State and federal veterans' benefits are available to the dependents (spouse, children, parents) of eligible veterans.

  • State Benefits for Dependents of a Veteran

    State veterans' benefits are available to the dependents (spouses, children, parents) of eligible veterans.

  • Pension Program

    The Pension Program provides elderly veterans or eligible spouses with assistance in applying for VA Non-Service Connected Pensions and/or Chapter 115 benefits.

  • Federal Benefits for Dependents of a Veteran

    Federal veterans' benefits are available to the dependents (spouses, children, parents) of eligible veterans.

  • Other Resources for Veterans' Dependents

    Veterans' service organizations, the military, and the USO offer assistance to family members of veterans.

  • Red Cross services for military members and families

    The Red Cross offers services worldwide for military members and their families.

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